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    We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit on a hot stove lid again - and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. -Mark Twain.

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Trust, but verify.

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Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

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Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.

Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.

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Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

Deep down, I'm pretty superficial.

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It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.

It's easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top.

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A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.

A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.

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Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.

Intolerance is the most socially acceptable form of egotism, for it permits us to assume superiority without personal boasting.

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All of us, at certain moments of our lives, need to take advice and to receive help from other people. read more

All of us, at certain moments of our lives, need to take advice and to receive help from other people. - Reflections on Life.

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The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.

The mark of a good leader is to know when it's time to follow.

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